Summary

Dr. Derek Thomas is a cardiologist and internal medicine physician who specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and completed his residency at University Hospital SUNY Stony Brook. With 35 years of medical experience, Dr. Thomas brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He speaks both English and Spanish.

Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout South Carolina, including Columbia and Sumter. His expertise includes treating familial lipid disorders and high cholesterol in both children and teenagers. He performs diagnostic procedures such as electrocardiograms and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 35 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Hospital Suny Stony Brook
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas has 4 locations

Agape Senior Primary Care

111 DOCTOR CIRCOLUMBIA, SC 29203

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

129 N Washington StSumter, SC 29150

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

5 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

Prisma Health Heart Hospital

6 Richland Medical Park DrColumbia, SC 29203

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Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas, MDDr. Leslie Woodson Shelton Jr, MDDr. Caila BoydDr. Terrence Thomas Kuske, MD
Cardiovascular DiseasePediatricsPediatricsEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients
2.8 
35 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
COLUMBIA , SCColumbia , SCElgin , SCColumbia , SC
Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Derek Raphael Thomas has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
  • Hypertension
  • Internal Medicine
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, South Carolina, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Hospital Suny Stony Brook

Medical School

Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Thomas?
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Is Dr. Derek Thomas accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Derek Thomas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Derek Thomas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Derek Thomas affiliated with?
Dr. Derek Thomas is affiliated with Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital.
Does Dr. Derek Thomas accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Derek Thomas has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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